Cusco - 5 Things Tourists Love & Hate about Cuzco, Peru

[@DeeAnnieFL]

I love your enthusiasm! It's infectious and makes me want to truly enjoy everywhere I go

[@woltersworld]

I am glad my enthusiasm shows through. Though hopefully I never talk this fast in a video again :)

[@JohnTobin001]

Wolters World: It’s not the coca tea, you just had a lot to say!

[@kaizen5415]

..ok having watched the entire video..he does have a national geographic/discovery channel vibe

[@woltersworld]

Apparently I had a few cups of coca tea before I filmed this one as I am on super fast talking mode.

[@Imachickenlol]

Wonderful

[@dee74raz]

What does Coca tea 🍵 taste like?

[@redrumax]

hahaha

[@arben32]

I have tried the coca tea. It does make you a little more talkative. A friend brought it from Peru. I love it!.

[@Mockbaboy]

Legend 😂😂

[@EinkOLED]

I bought a fantastic hand painting from one a young man who had a nice collection of art in the Plaza De Armas. It cost less than 15 USD and I gave it as a gift to my mother and is now nicely framed in the kitchen. Probably one of the nicest and original souvenirs I brought back from Peru. The painting was a line of peruvian women in colorful traditional clothing, it was very well painted and original. I agree with the dog poop issue! And yes, peru is without doubt the most memorable country I have visited in south america, please visit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@woltersworld]

Great pick up for a gift. We found our favorite painting and now it is hangining in our house :)

[@matej6418]

please, pliiiiiisss, visiiitbuy from locals supports locals made in china souvenirrs. pls come. peru needs to stop baiting and scamming ppl.

[@cassy981]

I love that Cusco has many vegetarian and even vegan versions of peruvian dishes, amazing breakfast and coffee in the market and cheap collectivos to explore the countryside by yourself. And compared to Lima, the air quality was great and I had no trouble breathing! Also the mountains everywhere (especially in the sacred valley) are truly beautiful! 😍

[@honeybun3417]

Really vegan versions!? I'm visiting in a few months and this was my concern. I'm excited to know they have these options

[@ran_d_d]

@@honeybun3417 how were the vegan options? I know this was a while back. I always use the happy cow app and have seen some places pop up.

[@happytime9615]

I love your video. For me frankly I can't think of many hates for Cusco, certainly not five. In Australia, we have travel doctors. Go and see them, they will give you tablets which you will take when you board the plane to Cusco, there is no attitude sickness at all. Cusco is so lovely, I'd wish I stay for longer.

[@milliecolon8532]

I’m from Peru but I was brought to the states when I was very young , I’m planning to go to Cusco next year ! Thank you for sharing

[@JohnTobin001]

Been there twice! All true. You make me want to go back. This place feels like home! Thanks for the great vid!!

[@anthonyhind1308]

Watching this sitting here in Italy drinking my Muña tea that I bought in Cusco.I was there in August,and I loved it.It 's up there with Prague and Edinburgh on my list of favourite cities.

[@lorenaquintanadelgado8053]

I just love cusco its such a beautiful city😍everywhere i went was amazing!

[@woltersworld]

we loved it too

[@pattjer]

LORENA QUINTANA DELGADO me too

[@percymonroe7028]

Your kid wearing the Peruvian jersey. Love it.

[@shutendo_jiro]

I'm in cusco next week. Great Video, thanks!!!!

[@woltersworld]

Awesome! Have fun!

[@hollyo6486]

I enjoy traveling the world with you and your family. Hopefully one day I'll get to travel to some of those beautiful places.🍁

[@callyl7280]

Was there in 1973. No traffic, no hustlers, no hassle - and a big two cent copper coin would let me hear "How Do You Sleep?" and "Long Cool Woman In a Black Dress" on the jukebox. Tourist train to Machu Picchu cost $30 dollars. Took the "Indian" train for 30 cents. Picked wild strawberries up there among the ruins.

[@meczm]

Nice. Lucky you 🍀☺️

[@ahmd5]

The national football uniform of Peru is my favorite uniform.

[@1981Meggy]

Just Back from Perú a couple days ago, totally true all the points, amazing video

[@TheGoToFamily]

Well said Wolter, I gotta say we loved most things about Cusco just because of what a unique destination it is. 🇵🇪❤️

[@oswaldoricardopaz1762]

Cuzco was my home back in the 70 s and I never hear of restaurants serving Alpaca or Llama for the menu,must be a New thing to atract the tourist!

[@Karen-tl6qg]

I’m going to Cusco in 2 weeks. Happy I found your site . Thank You

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Cusco looks amazing

[@leaj3799]

Happy to see this series. Looks like you and your family had a great time. These videos are very reassuring as my son has applied to do a summer study abroad program in Lima at the Universidad del Piura, which includes trips to Cusco and Machu Pichu. Good to know it is safe (with common sense precautions of course)and that the people are friendly as part of the purpose of his trip is to become more fluent in Spanish (one of his minors). Lots of good information that I’m passing along.

[@henryandreeponcedeleonpalo5953]

I´m from cusco and its nice to know how you love it, We appreciate it very much.

[@woltersworld]

We all loved it so much

[@bravoninetyseven]

I'm going next year. Thank you!

[@user-us6ce7me8k]

Charming destination! 🧡💚💛

[@urbanart7325]

Liked Cusco. Stayed in San Blas. Agree about the aggressive street vendors. But when you are earning around $200 per month you understand why they do that. Nicer city than Lima it Arrequipa. And it's close the Sacred Valley.

[@nordfriese3511]

Just have been there recently and agree with most of your points there. As always really enjoy your videos!

[@christopherrouse702]

Hello! Cannot wait for Cusco next month. Thank you for this video!

[@troyano6548]

good job, nice vídeo... very true about annoying people everywhere, asking and trying to sell anything.

[@yoho5114]

Thanks for sharing this video 🙏🏽🙏🏽 greetings from Indonesia 🇮🇩🙏🏽

[@midas1929]

and .... Hotel Palacio Nazarenas, one of my favorite Hotels in the whole world!

[@luizantonio9076]

Went to Cusco in July, really liked. Machu pichu is Magic

[@CHISMES2017]

Thanks so much for tjis video. Im from peru.

[@rmknicks]

Cusco is one of my faves. My only negative is the altitude. The people are the best and it's gorgeous! Also the coca laves did nothing for me.

[@keventansley1076]

Just arrived in Cusco today. 100% Agree.

[@just.vicher]

Such great information! Luckily, a few years ago, they banned all the touts and street vendors in some places like the Plaza de Armas

[@terrywright3742]

Agree with everything you said, although I didn't have a big problem with the altitude sickness just took it slowly. Loved Cusco & Machu Picchu .

[@porfiriato84]

Well talking about the weather, I think you went during a time where rain is constant. You should have mentioned that there are dry months, obviously.

[@natewunderman4597]

The altitude sickness hit me hard: it is no joke. However, I was able to find some soccer jerseys of the local pro team after a bit of scavenger hunt with the help of a local guide. BTW: the vid forgot to mention that merchants are reluctant to take US $ that are somewhat worn as they prefer crisper greenbacks.

[@woltersworld]

Seriously, finding the local team jersey was insane. we went all over and ended up finding ONE but it was not my size or the kids :(

[@debral2481]

My husband and I visited Cusco June if this year oh it was amazing I have a question how did your kids do with the altitude . We didn't bring our kids with us. I agree I felt very safe being there and the people are so nice. Thanks

[@woltersworld]

the youngest did not have any problems. Our oldest did have a bit of an issue

[@debral2481]

@@woltersworld thanks I always wondered how kids would react to the altitude we thought about taking our kids next time. Thank you

[@honeybun3417]

@@woltersworld I'm visiting In a few months with my three year old. In case any issues come up for our macchu picchu hike what do u recommend to give him to make em feel a bit comfortable??

[@dhblan8591]

Thanks for another great video. You need to slow down a bit. Remember the air is thin up there!

[@theodoresmith5272]

Wear head phones then they don't bother you. Traffic isnt to bad..the dogs! The roads! Rainbow mountain is really high be careful. Overall it's awesome. Machu picchu is unreal.

[@pattjer]

I love Cuzco and Manchu Pichu is amazing !

[@theodoresmith5272]

@@pattjer ive been around the world and Peru is one of my favorites. People are awesome. I can't wait to go back! Machu picchu is special

[@vicsanchez7034]

Been there 3 times already and I want to go back again.

[@meczm]

I want to go back too. ☺️

[@adarodriguez2108]

I love watching your videos ! So happy when you travel

[@MariaDelgado-is2db]

I love. This video Walter really nice thank you ❗️❗️❗️❗️😘😘😘😘😘

[@Evaxtk91]

Saludos y espero que la hayas pasado genial 🇵🇪❤🇵🇪🏆🤩🥂🥳

[@WorldTrotterHereandBeyond]

Good video!

[@woltersworld]

Thank you

[@7879Marina]

Thank you soo much. You encouraged me to visit this place

[@woltersworld]

Great to hear!

[@7879Marina]

@@woltersworld your videos are amazing and invaluable. Thanks for sharing.

[@toroniman]

For the altitude while you're out and about, get that oxyshot backback oxygen can, was helpful for me when I went to Cusco and felt a little weak from the altitude.

[@milliecolon8532]

Nick Barnets thanks for the tip where can I find it ? Going next year

[@toroniman]

Millie Colon they had them for purchase at my hotel but you could also find them at mini markets if you’re in a touristy area

[@milliecolon8532]

Nick Barnets awesome Thank you so much !

[@jjf7775]

This was really helpful!

[@MagnificentGermanywithDarion]

Watch those clouds behind you lol. I would love to check out the Inca one day. I will have to pass on the Guni pig though !!!!!!!

[@bobbyd0656]

Hey Wolter. Love your channel! Do you love Peru of Morocco more?

[@iancouzens]

Totally enjoyed my visit to Cusco in Sept 22. The people are wonderful and I made several friends whom I keep in touch with. If you speak Spanish it is a plus. If you can speak Quechua, the Peruvian Andes native language you will be given particular respect. At the end of the day most Peruvians earn so much less than the average tourist that visits, I bought two paintings from a street vendor but did not pay the original ask prices and haggled some but don't go crazy because they usually have a bunch of kids to feed. The food is awesome, so fresh and so tasty at crazy low prices to what most of us are used to.. I did not feel hassled by the street vendors and a simple 'no gracias' was sufficient. Just one small word of advise, if you really need that cute photo of holding the baby Alpaca confirm that the price agreed is for multiple Alpacas that might be in the shot.

[@jkinnear81]

You guys really have been everywhere. Recently I had a talk with my girlfriend as she's hitting the big Four-O this year and I asked her babe where in the world would you like to go for your 40th. Guess what, she wants to go to Peru and Machu Picchu. I've been 10 years ago back when I took a sabbatical year as a broke young professional. I used to travel very much like Gabriel from Gabriel traveller if ever you saw any of his videos. That time I visited Lima (not my favorite city but the best ceviche ever. I definitely recommend casa Azul in Miraflores for anyone going to Lima), I visited Huacachina, I am friends with a dune buggy driver as I was friends with his sister 1st and her and I are still in touch and still connect as she has family in Toronto where I go often and she is in Italy, I saw her in Rome last fall and met her newborn daughter and husband. After Huacachina, I went to Paracas to see the Penguins 🐧 then went on a Cessna flight over the Nazca lines (a bit of a scary experience if you are uneasy with flying on small planes), I hiked the Colca Canyon with the condors and visited the white city of Arequipa. Where I had the cheese flavored ice cream. I tried the Guinea pig in Cusco. And had plenty of Pisco sours 😋 and cusqueña beers. Yum. I 100% agree about the altitude sickness and it does suck but the place where I had a problem with the altitude was Bolivia when I went there in 2016 and took a 3 day 4X4 tour from Chile to Salar de Uyuni. You go up this massive road that climbs for miles and the 1st night my head was completely spinning like crazy and my stomach felt very uneasy as if I was on a constant roller coaster. Not my favorite travelling experience. Anyway, I am looking forward to travel back to Peru after all these years and have my gf experience it for the 1st time.

[@bluejay3945]

Just left Cusco on March 19 2024. Has to be the child prostitution capital of the world. There’s a 14 year old girl every 10 feet shoving a massage flyer in your face. Avoid the market in the evening. Despite holding my wife’s hand somebody was able to steal her phone from her coat pocket. A true professional scum bag. Traffic sucks!!! A good hotel here is equivalent to a 4-5 star back home. Amazing service. Not a single church or museum allows pictures. True dark ages mentality. The archaeological site is a must. Don’t use Cusco as a base for Machu Picchu. It’s a 12-14 hour day with a tour. Instead visit Ollayantambo, see the archaeological site, stay there, then take the train to Machu Picchu and arrange this with ur tour guide. We left at 3:30 am on our tour and didn’t get back to our Cusco hotel until 8:45 pm

[@michelle76678]

very lovely up up

[@TanyaAD138]

do you by chance have a "traveling 101" for those of us that have never traveled anywhere specially not by plane?... thanks!

[@fabiofukuda]

Great video, thanks! How much did you usually tip the llama ladies for photos?

[@fhende4845]

Good job

[@victorreyes6789]

I love everything about Cusco..Beautiful City,Great people,cool weather.

[@mariocesarsousa]

I hope i can be there. It is amazing.

[@LuisVillalobosYT]

Only thing I would add, is that souvenirs are 3-4 times more expensive in Cusco compared to the towns around it.

[@tov7294]

I miss Cusco

[@angusbennion7490]

Awesome video! Quick question, what’s an appropriate amount to tip one of those people in traditional clothes for taking a picture with them?

[@glendamccaleb847]

I'm leaving Saturday! So excited! Yes, I would like to know the proper amount for tipping for photos. I have the same camera as you and take a lot of pics.

[@redrumax]

whatever your heart desires.

[@ocueflech]

They usually ask for 1 dollar, as far as I know.

[@deividcontrerascalderon3459]

Hey Mike!! Great video BTW when are you visiting Colombia?

[@woltersworld]

We are looking for a time to fit it into our schedule. We want to go! We were looking at Christmas in Colombia, but family stuff came up so we are home instead

[@deividcontrerascalderon3459]

@@woltersworld AWESOME!!! I live in Colombia and would love to see your " 5 things you will love and hate, 10 shocks and all those!! Of Colombia! Keep up the great work!

[@matthewbennett4039]

In there right now, was pick pocketed twice in the same day

[@lebowskiunderachiever3591]

Odd question: Would it be safe to just order a cup of tea/coffee and read a book. I plan on going there very soon . Not that I am actually worried for MY safety

[@ganesankpillay3768]

Like your energy 😂

[@doradubose9290]

just enjoy my boo.

[@cesarortiz2081]

I’m going next month can I buy the macchu pichu tickets there in Cusco?

[@andreareed8365]

When exactly were you visiting? ( not sure if this was relatively "real time"... Pondering this time of year to travel to Peru VS Spring ( US Spring).

[@ashercortez3237]

Peru is really close to the ecuador so it is generally tropical, but since cusco is in the highlands they experience a great variety of weathers (the wind vs mountains). This time of year is considered the wet season, so inconsistent rain is the norm for great part of the country.

[@larealidad6695]

Beautiful place but ah yes the touts and sellers there are hardcore in Cusco and Ollantaytambo! Can be intense if you're alone. Another tip for anybody that's a smoker, the people of Cusco are VERY sensitive about smoking overall. I'm a polite smoker but even being 10 meters away from people they may abuse you for it and cough dramatically. It happened to me 4 times. Be warned.

[@hlynnkeith9334]

Mark, I expected the first love to be 'How friendly the people are.' Kind of feel like you slighted Cuzco by not saying that.

[@VamosViverFora]

Mark, I perceived you love Portugal and Brazil a lot and I know you’re fluent in Portuguese. It could be a pain in the @, but why not shoot a video in Portuguese? Just a suggestion. Thank you for your content.

[@therehastobesomethingmoore]

OK everyone....curious......rather retire in Cusco or Cuenca, Ecuador and why ? thanks !

[@fredr4208]

You mention UVRays what was the temp while you were there? Time of year?

[@mlladd9486]

of the water isn't safe is the coca tea?

[@jeffsheedy5506]

Peru is extremely unique to the WORLD. Such a beautiful place and beautiful people. Be careful of some of the children, they pickpocket!

[@itskarla4u]

Cocoa tea is a must. I cam prepared with pills from my doc in the us and they didn’t do anything.

[@woltersworld]

yeah, you need to use the coca tea to really help. it made a world of a difference for me

[@eduardoa3165]

Canned oxygen saved me

[@sholeh4334]

We had altitude sickness and severe allergies. Did not care for the weather.

[@the1ghost764]

This dude is cool.

[@watchtonystube]

No means yes to the hagglers, we took a picture with an alpaca for s10 (which is a bit high as it is) then two more women with alpacas came up, basically photo bombed us, then they were all asking s10 a piece (s30). I almost just ran off with her alpaca

[@ijusthatestupidity9074]

Thx

[@MalteseKat]

I had to leave Monmouth Mtn CA., because of air hunger at 8000 ft elev.

[@anediaz4993]

Could be that like for them your are the uncle Sam. You look very wealthy and need to share :) Take care

[@cesarsilva3970]

What other alternatives do I have besides drinking coca tea since my job in the USA 🇺🇸 can get me in trouble?

[@meczm]

Muña tea, you can also find pills at the pharmacy or oxygen. But just take it easy the first day you arrive 🙂

[@porfiriato84]

Bro what??? Coca tea isn't a drug 😐

[@joelwalberg9802]

The thing I hate about Cuzco is that I can't go there during COVID!

[@ArielleWScott]

Where do you buy the group tickets for the tour?

[@porfiriato84]

Any site has them at the entrance

[@carmenlaura9247]

You looklike..mario...vitaly...the chef..jeje

[@matthewelmakias3667]

Please do Thailand 5 things to love and hate very soon thanks

[@woltersworld]

we will get there, don't wory :)

[@ArtCore616]

What i dont understand is why nortern peru is more expensive a less visited lol

[@jimmyuk007]

What toilet? Water? Food not so sure as am quite fussy...

[@edwardnull5447]

Wow how much coca tea have you had? Lol

[@Leilashkanur]

Why you are talking so fast??

[@woltersworld]

yeah... it was crazy fast in this video. I was super excited and had probably 5 cups of coca tea

[@lupemendoza7413]

I HATE that there’s so many stray starving dogs and nobody does anything to help them. So SAD!! ☹️😡

[@kaizen5415]

8:45 welp im sold..looks like everything i wanted from bolivia..but peru is safer bolivia growing lots of coca thus yayo..so there's too much action everywhere ecuador is a port city of the yayo coming from bolivia..so its too much action peru indigenous people& high elevation..only concern is china port

[@ernesthanks6125]

If you like strong massages, you’ll get that here. These tiny massage girls in Cusco give a surprisingly very strong deep tissue massage for about $10-$12.

[@bluejay3945]

In planning our trip I’m upset about how much cash is required to make things happen. Every thing requires a bit of cash and I have been told that if the cash is American they want crisp new bills. Not sure about ATM accessibility and I really don’t want to be running around handing out at an ATM. The other thing that concerns me is the availability of public toilets. That could be an issue especially since we are seniors. My biggest issue is there are zero toilets inside Machu Picchu and if u go out to access the lone toilet at the entrance u cannot get back in with ur existing ticket. Considering between hotel pickup, a 3 hr train ride, a 40 minute bus ride to get there, the whole Machu Picchu thing is worrisome Lastly my son is a D1 athlete who gets massage as part of his training. He loves massage. Are the massages legit or more like happy ending times

[@porfiriato84]

With all your complaints, Peru just isn't for you. Go somewhere else

[@leewightman8001]

30% less o2

[@krugmeister7301]

...No COKE when Coming back to America 😑😑

[@vrax6482]

So it's named after the emporer Llama?

[@kylestrange4494]

Most of the food wasn't good. The local people are wonderful , but that altitude sickness killed me.

[@woltersworld]

We had phenomenal food. Though the altitude sickness git a few of us

[@kylestrange4494]

@@woltersworld best food I had in Peru was actually when I was in the Amazon of all places.

[@urbanart7325]

Eat the street food and in the market. Best value for the money. Peru in another example how a European power screwed this country, destroyed all the archeological sites and too all the riches. It's time for reperations